Suvarnabhumi Airport 2 hr 4
Wat Sao Thong Thong (5 min) Small Buddhist temple occupying a building that was originally a Christian chapel. Somdet Phra Narai National Museum Lopburi (8 min) Chedi Luang Por Wat Monkhan (4 min) Kraison Siharat Palace (Yen Palace) (11 min) Louis xiv, archaeological site, and history Ban Chao Wichayen (5 min) Ruins of a 1685 foreign envoy's residence, with a church among several European-style buildings. Khao Chin Lae Sunflower Field (27 min) Sprawling fields of sunflowers & other plants are the draw at this charming botanical garden. Phra Narai Ratchanivet (10 min) Striking ruins & grounds of a centuries-old palace, plus a museum with ancient artifacts & a cafe. Wat Nakorn Kosa (16 min) Historic site and history Wat Phrabat Nam Phu (24 min) Prang Khaek (5 min) Archaeological site, history, and architecture Phra Kan Shrine (10 min) Brahman shrine complex dating back to the Khmer era with a golden Vishnu statue & resident monkeys. Prang Sam Yod (8 min) Visitors can interact with monkeys who congregate at these remnants of a former Buddhist temple. Wat Phrasi Rattana Mahathat (11 min) Ruined temple complex said to date from the 12th century, with intricately carved prangs, or towers. Wat Tong Pu (11 min) Archaeological site Lopburi Zoo (7 min) Low-key zoo with a collection of native & exotic wildlife, including orangutans, snakes & birds. |